Marinated Mozzarella
Marinated Mozzarella
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ciliegine mozzarella balls, drained
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 4 garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- to taste red pepper flakes
- pinch salt, if needed
- 3 cups olive oil
For Serving
- as needed crostini or sliced bread
Instructions
- 1
In a large jar, combine the drained ciliegine mozzarella balls, dried oregano, finely chopped garlic, lemon zest, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, julienned fresh basil, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Add a pinch of salt if needed, to taste.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Pour enough olive oil into the jar to completely cover the mozzarella balls. This should be approximately 2 1/2 to 3 cups of olive oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Securely cover the jar with its lid and shake vigorously until all the ingredients are well combined and the mozzarella is evenly coated with the herbs and oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Refrigerate the marinated mozzarella for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for a longer period, up to 1 week.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
Serve the marinated mozzarella with crostini or sliced bread. It can also be tossed into cooked and cooled pasta for a delicious dish.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Marinated Mozzarella
- 1 1/2 pounds ciliegine mozzarella balls, drained
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 4 garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- to taste red pepper flakes
- pinch salt, if needed
- 3 cups olive oil
For Serving
- as needed crostini or sliced bread
Instructions
- 1
In a large jar, combine the drained ciliegine mozzarella balls, dried oregano, finely chopped garlic, lemon zest, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, julienned fresh basil, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Add a pinch of salt if needed, to taste.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Pour enough olive oil into the jar to completely cover the mozzarella balls. This should be approximately 2 1/2 to 3 cups of olive oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Securely cover the jar with its lid and shake vigorously until all the ingredients are well combined and the mozzarella is evenly coated with the herbs and oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Refrigerate the marinated mozzarella for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for a longer period, up to 1 week.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
Serve the marinated mozzarella with crostini or sliced bread. It can also be tossed into cooked and cooled pasta for a delicious dish.
⏱️ 2 min